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GRA to prosecute Tax defaulters to achieve Ghc60bn target

The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, will begin prosecution of tax offenders this year as part of the broader strategy to engender tax compliance and maximize revenue collection. GRA launched its prosecution Policy in 2019. The Authority went ahead to table request before the Chief Justice to set up a dedicated …

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GRA officers banned from receiving direct tax payments by July 1

  The Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA) has served notice of ceasing the acceptance of personal and corporate cheques for payment of taxes and customs duties, effective June 1, 2021. “Existing cheques that have already been received for the payment of Duties and Taxes shall continue to be presented to the Banks. …

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5 key considerations for home buyers in Ghana

  Most of us consider owning a house of our own to be an essential component in Ghana, unless/until potential home buyers proceed in a more – prepared and better-informed way. Instead of it being, a dream may become a nightmare! After over 20 years, as a Real Estate developer, …

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Using tech for cocoa production doesn’t make economic sense – COCOBOD

  Public Affairs Manager for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo has admitted that with the right technology, one can grow cocoa in any part of the world regardless of the weather condition. He considers it reasonable for cocoa to be produced on a small scale with technology but …

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Traders call for removal of Ga West MCE after clash with task force

  Traders along the main road at Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality, near the ‘Ayalolo’ park, are campaigning for the removal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Mr Clement Wilkinson. They have threatened to vote against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the next election …

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No need to panic about China’s export of Cocoa – COCOBOD

  The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has assured stakeholders not to panic about the news of China exporting Cocoa to Belgium. Mr Fiifi Boafo, Public Affairs Manager of COCOBOD, said looking at the quantity of cocoa being exported by the Chinese, there no cause for alarm as “it was quite …

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Liverpool owner apologises for European Super League proposal

Liverpool owner John W Henry has apologised to the club’s supporters for the “disruption” caused by the proposed European Super League (ESL).   Henry took sole responsibility for the “unnecessary negativity”, saying: “In this endeavour I’ve let you down.” The Reds and five other Premier League sides withdrew from the ESL on …

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Calls on Akufo-Addo to reopen Nigerian shops unfortunate – GUTA

  The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has described as unfortunate calls on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reopen Nigerian retail shops that were closed down. GUTA said its attention has been drawn to a press release by one Chief Nkem Tony Onyeagolu former President …

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PHOTOS: Man electrocuted to death At Akrofuom

A 48-year-old man with the name Silas has been Electrocuted to death at Sikaman Baasa a farming community in the Akrofuom district of the Ashanti region. According to an eyewitness, Silas was contracted to fall big trees on his employer’s farm. Unfortunately for him, some of the trees fell on …

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“Akufo-Addo’s favorite team has again sacked their coach for poor performance”

An Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has hinted that president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s favorite team has again sacked their coach for poor performance which is a bit confused message from him to Ghanaians today. The infamous journalist who has been hard on the New Patriotic Party for the past four years has said …

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